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The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, today (March 24) continued his visit to Jakarta, Indonesia.
In the morning, Mr Tsang met the Indonesian Minister of Trade, Dr Mari Elka Pangestu. They exchanged views on regional and global trade and prospects of further co-operation between Hong Kong and Indonesia.
Mr Tsang then visited the Indonesian Capital Market and Financial Institution Supervisory Agency and was briefed by its chairman, Dr A Fuad Rahmany, on latest developments in the Indonesian capital market.
This was followed by lunch hosted by the Chinese Ambassador, Ms Zhang Qiyue. Mr Tsang was briefed by the Ambassador on latest economic and political conditions in Indonesia.
Before departing Jakarta for Hong Kong, Mr Tsang met the Indonesian Co-ordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Mr Hatta Rajasa. Both sides reviewed the discussions that had taken place in Jakarta during the two days. They also discussed co-operation in infrastructural projects in Indonesia.
Ends/Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Issued at HKT 16:10
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